Australian biotech company Cellmid Limited has bought Japanese hair growth specialist Advangen as it looks to boost its revenue and enter new markets.
Direct seller Amway has continued to flex its financial muscle and invest further in manufacturing and R&D by injecting a further $20 million to build its second manufacturing site in Vietnam.
Ingredient supplier Croda used the in-cosmetics event in Paris to showcase new data for its patented skin hydration ingredient, DuraQuench IQ.
Airless packaging specialist Mega Airless has highlighted the benefits of its swirl-filling technology, as Maybelline becomes the latest cosmetics brand to adopt the technique.
A joint project between specialty chemical players Milliken and PolyChim has resulted in the development of a homopolymer proplylene (PP) packaging with enhanced aesthetics and manufacturing advantages.
Analysts at 'Research and Markets' have designed a conference programme that will address and help simplify the procedures for industry professionals, following the implementation of Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in July.
Fragrance licensing company Adrenalina recently sued Selena Gomez, claiming she had not fulfilled licensing obligations, while the starlet has now turned it into a courtroom battle by counter-suing.
Sabinsa has further extended its patent portfolio after its natural preservative SabiLize was granted a US patent for its application as an anti-oxidant and anti-microbial ingredient.